Stevens Institute of Technology Experts Weigh in During Hurricane Irene

9/2/2011

Stevens Institute of Technology experts are often called upon to comment on current events or happenings throughout the region and around the world. The recent events surrounding Hurricane Irene were no exception.

“Stevens has been fortunate to have brought together an outstanding group of ocean and meteorological forecasters and coastal engineers. With their modeling tools and vast array of real-time reporting sensors deployed in waters of NY and NJ they are able to make statements about likely flooding and beach erosion with confidence,” said Dr. Blumberg, George Meade Bond professor and director of the CMS. “The group is often sought after by emergency managers and the press during times of natural events.”

Leading up to, during, and after Hurricane Irene, several of Stevens’ experts were featured prominently in local and national media coverage. Dr. Blumberg, Dr. Philip Orton, post-doctoral research associate, and Dr. Thomas Herrington, associate professor, each contributed to the following: